Statham's 'Shelter' Battles for Box Office Top Spot

Jason Statham's new action thriller, "Shelter," is scheduled for release this Friday, January 30, on 2,726 screens in North America. Directed by former stuntman Ric Roman Waugh, the film boasts a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, though its box office performance is anticipated to be modest, with projections between $5 million and $7 million for its opening weekend. The movie's success will likely hinge on positive word-of-mouth due to low global buzz.

The film faces a crowded market, with several new releases vying for attention, and "Shelter" is not expected to debut at the number one position. It is predicted to take the third spot in domestic box office rankings, behind another new release, "Send Help." "Shelter" reportedly had a production budget of $50 million, requiring approximately $125 million to break even. Its target demographic is primarily men over 25. The narrative follows a solitary man whose rescue of a drowning girl triggers violent consequences.